"To curb the spread of COVID-19, gatherings at this park are not allowed. Please practise safe distancing at all times and do not loiter in this park. Stay safe. Stay at home," the robot goes.

Authorities in Singapore, according to a report filed by The Straits Times, deployed the bot at the park since the venue attracted a lot of people doing physical exercise, resting and even idlers.

This, they said, was likely to threaten the success of the circuit breaker period they were in if proper caution was not taken by citizens.

"The robot patrols around the reservoir and broadcasts messages in four languages, reminding visitors to refrain from gathering or loitering at the reservoir parks and to adhere to safe distancing requirements," an official at the park was quoted by The Straits Times on Tuesday, April 28.

A child stares at the talking robot in a recreation park in Singapore. Photo: Russ Vlog.Source: UGC